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INSPIRATION FOR HANDMADE SOAP & COSMETICS MAKERS
VOLUME 7, MARCH 2013
HAIR CARE >>
• APRIL SHOWERS >>
• AFTER-SHOWER CARE >>
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IN THIS ISSUE...
LEARN TO MAKE
• Rainy
• Sea
Day MP Soap >>
Salt Wavy Hair Spritz >>
• After-Shave
Gel >>
Terms of Use, Copyright, and Publisher Information
Wholesale Supplies Plus is pleased to offer this publication
to better educate and inform our customers on trends, best
practices, products, inspiration, recipes, and much more!
Stay tuned each month for a new installment themed for
the appropriate season to give you the inspiration and
information you need to make your business as successful
as possible!
Founder/Editor-in-Chief
Debbie May
Managing Editor
Kacey Shapiro
Recipe Photographer
Marissa Tabory
Published by Burning River Books
Disclaimer
All attempts are made to provide accurate, truthful
information in the educational articles, recipes and
other information provided within this publication.
However, the publisher and editors of Handmade
assume no responsibility for injuries or loss incurred
by anyone utilizing the information within this
publication.
WSP Recipe Authors
Sue Braun
Hanna Ketchum
Leah Pischieri
Cayla Theodore
Contributing Writers
Marla Bosworth
Stephanie Taylor Christensen
Marie Gale
Allison Kontur
Geoff Michael
Debbie May
Marcia Passos Duffy
Marla Tabaka
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Theme Articles
Featured Theme: Hair Care
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Featured Theme: April Showers
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Featured Theme: After Shower Care
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Featured Kits
Featured Kits: Hair Care
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Featured Kits: April Showers
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Featured Kits: After Shower Care
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Featured Products
Featured Products: Hair Care
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Featured Products: April Showers
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Featured Products: After Shower Care
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New Products
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Featured Recipes
Featured Recipes: Hair Care
16 - 18
Featured Recipes: April Showers
19 - 21
Featured Recipes: After Shower Care
22 - 24
Cold Process Recipes: Super Conditioning Herbal Shampoo Bar & Local Spring Shower Rain Soap
26 - 27
2013 WSPY Award Winners
2013 WSPY Award Winners & WSPY Contest Winners
28 - 29
WSP Savings Center
WSP Monthly Coupons
30
Fragrance of the Month: Oatmeal, Milk & Honey - WSPY Award Winner Go-To Fragrance
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WSP Sale Calendar - 6 Week Planner
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WSP Reward Center
33
Business Articles
What is Your Money Story?
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How a Handwritten Note Can Get Your Business Noticed
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Creating a Great Business Plan
36 -37
Naturally Minded Article
Formulating Made Easy: Body Splash
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Industry Insider Article
Labeling: Color Additives
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Trends
Industry & Retail Trends
42 - 43
WSP News
Social Media Contest Information & Winners
44 - 45
Eye Candy - The Soap YOU Share with Us On Facebook
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Around the Water Cooler & Employee Trivia
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Handmade eMagazine: Back Issues & Sign up to be the first to receive Handmade each month!
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Featured Inspiration: Hair Care
Hair Care Contribution
Many get into this industry in the hopes of
creating more natural and handmade products
for themselves and loved ones. This way, they
know exactly what is going into these products
and can, maybe, save a little money by doing
it themselves. While soap is usually the first
product that entices people into our business,
there are many other options that are available.
One major category being hair care. Women
and men the world over are always looking for
the perfect product to tame, clean and manage
their locks. Generally, they are willing to pay a
pretty penny for that perfect product as well.
A strong motivator behind creating your own
hair care products is the ability to know exactly
what it is that is going into them. Hair care products, like much in the personal care arena, are full of
ingredients you can barely pronounce let alone define. Many personal care companies have a number of
brands under their hair care lines. Each one with a variety of products geared toward a number of hair
care woes that compete with any number of other brands with similar claims to hair perfection by using X
formula for curls/dry/frizzy/oily hair. However, “Experts say the science behind hair care has gotten far
more advanced in the last 10 years, but many new products popping up on beauty-care shelves are also
masterful works of marketing.”*
So what does that mean for you? That many people, the world over, are buying the same types of products
using the same ingredients and paying a premium for the marketing, not necessarily the quality. If they
are willing to do that, then they are willing to pay for a product that is handmade and made with quality
ingredients. If profits aren’t what you had in mind, then know that you can save thousands of dollars a year
by creating homemade hair care products and cater them to your specific needs by tweaking the ingredients.
While those ingredient lists on mass-produced hair care products definitely bring forth thoughts of a chemistry
lab and a million-step process, the reality of creating hair care products is actually much simpler. With some
water, a heat source and a few essential oils, you can create any number of products. Add in the ingredients
you need/want to customize the formula for your (or your customer’s) hair and you have a quick, easy and
inexpensive formula that is free of all those unpronounceable ingredients.
Don’t know where to start when choosing ingredients? Here are a few options:
Tea Tree Oil: Antiseptic, anti fungal and anti-inflammatory, tea tree oil “helps reduce hair loss and promotes hair growth.”**
Lavender Extract: “...promotes hair growth. It has properties that kill lice and other bacteria.” Plus, it
smells wonderful!**
Almond Oil: High in Vitamin E, it thickens, increases shine and prevents hair loss. It can also be used
to “...cleans and nourishes hair follicles at the roots” when applied to the scalp.**
Now that you have the knowledge and some hints, the time is now to start creating your own hair care
products. Add them to your existing line of products or keep these great products for yourself. Make sure,
however, to check out Wholesale Supplies Plus and the pages within Handmade for all of the ingredients
you need to ensure the best handmade and customizable hair care products possible.
* http://abcnews.go.com/Business/story?id=88174&page=2
** http://www.dailyglow.com/make-your-own-organic-hair-products.html
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Featured Inspiration: April Showers
April Showers Bring Big Profits!
Rain is almost always a clear sign that spring is
on the way. The temperatures raise just enough
to allow all of that lovely precipitation to change
from snow to rain and thus start the transition
from winter to spring. It allows the seeds to root,
starting the growing cycle and bringing new life
to the earth. While many can say rain isn’t their
favorite atmospheric event, they can agree that
it is a necessary annoyance to grant us colorful
and fruitful spring and summer months. Plus,
everyone loves that it washes away the dirt and
dust to make everything fresh and new again.
That last statement holds the key to rain’s
appeal for many in our industry. The fresh scent
it brings to everything has produced a number
of attempts to replicate that feeling through our products. Rain scents are among the more popular categories
for fragrance with almost every major brand carrying a fragrance with some qualities attributed to rain.
Many brands have a whole line dedicated to the variety of rain-inspired scents out there that conjure up
images of rolling green countrysides or a stormy spring evening. Even the elements of a good storm have
started to be broken down for their fragrant appeal. Many fragrances boast ozone notes (that electric smell
before a storm), damp earth/dirt notes and fresh greens. Whether used alone in their pure forms or as a
complementary note to a fragrance, these elements can be found everywhere from fine fragrance to home
fragrance to bath and body.
And, because we all know that ‘April showers bring May flowers’, these scents are easily married together.
While a number of combinations could be made that would complement each other within a product, it would
also be advantageous to create a line around the two different themes. By marrying a line of rain scented
products with a line of floral, you have a strong marketing idea to sell these lines during this time of year.
Just think of your display at the local farmers market named ‘April Showers Bring May Flowers’ with a large
display of your rain and floral scented products. It could be a promotional opportunity that can easily be run
for those two months straight.
Plus, this theme lends itself to a number of both adorably and beautifully executed products. Depict rain
scents in CP soap with a beautiful ombre layered soap in gorgeous blue hues. Create any number of floral
scented soap in flower molds. Using creative images, you can package your lotions, liquid soap, balms and
butters with scenes of stormy weather or a fragrant field of flowers in a soft spring rain. We have created a
few recipes to help inspire some creativity within our melt and pour soaps. Check out our
Rainy Day Melt & Pour Soap recipe (soap featured on the cover!) to see what we mean!
Need some inspiration on products that tote both the fragrance and the look behind these themes? Then
look no further! The pages following hold a plethora of recipes, products and kits to inspire a full line of
products. We have ideas that not only smell wonderful, but visually fit within this theme. Then, make sure
to visit Wholesale Supplies Plus when you’re ready to buy so you can get all of the ingredients you need to
make these creative products!
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Featured Inspiration: After-Shower Care
After-Shower Care - the Perfect
Product Line Expansion!
While soap is the major player in our industry,
expanding your line to include multiple
categories of products is often a step taken
as you grow. One of the most natural paths
to move in is to explore the realm of aftershower care. (or the ‘body’ of the bath and
body realm) Most of the ingredients used in
soap lend themselves nicely to be reproduced
into lotions, balms and butters. So why not
expand your line to offer a variety of products
to satisfy any number of customers you may
encounter?
You see this type of business model all over
the place, but, most effectively, within pizza franchises. They all start with pizza. They may get creative
with their toppings or they may get creative with their crusts, but they work to diversify their original
offerings off of that concept of a basic pizza - dough, sauce, and cheese. As they continue to grow, they
often look to diversify further while maintaining a low cost of ingredients. So where do they go? As with
most convenience foods, the concept of the ‘add-on’ is brought on quickly to help grow the order size and
money spent per order. With pizza franchises, usually the first add-on to be created are bread sticks or
‘cheesy’ bread with dipping sauces. Very rarely is this anything more than the existing dough used for the
pizza base cut into strips with some additional flavorings sprinkled on or the pizza cheese melted on top
and a side of the pizza sauce with some spices sprinkled in. Then may come a salad that is created with the
existing toppings for the pizza. Then a dessert, possibly cinnamon sticks, that is also created with the base
pizza dough and doctored with cinnamon and sugar just enough to be considered that perfect ‘after pizza’
dessert. Now they have a full menu of products that will help build larger orders and increase revenues.
This model will always work well with ingredient-based businesses. As long as the demand is out there,
creating a variety of products from the same base is always a great way to diversify your product offerings.
You can keep your overhead low while increasing revenues - an ideal goal for any business owner! Plus,
additional savings can be had by buying these ingredients at a higher volume and knowing you’ll be able
to use them quickly for several products.
Don’t know what ingredients will work well in both types of products? Here’s a few tips:
Popular CP Soap Oils/Additives that are also popular lotion ingredients:
Sweet Almond
Avocado Oil
Coconut Oil
Shea Butter
Vitamin E
All of these products and more can be found at Wholesale Supplies Plus. Take after these already successful
business models and create a full line of products your customers will love! Purchase the oils and additives
mentioned above for a few of your products and save on higher volumes. Get your creativity going and
create a full line of after-shower ingredients to compliment your existing lines today!
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Featured Kits: Hair Care
Hair Conditioner Kit
This kit has been designed to make (20) 8 oz bottles.
Suggested retail price is $10.95 per bottle.
This kit includes the following items:
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(1) 1 lb - Hair Conditioner Concentrate
(1) 4 fl oz - Caribbean Escape* Fragrance Oil 495
(1) 0.125 lb (2 oz) - Botanical Extract Blend 2 - Oil Soluble
(20) 1 Piece - 24/410 Natural Smooth Disc Top
(1) 0.125 lb (2 oz) - Germaben II
(1) 1 Piece - Mask - Basic Procedures
(1) 2 Piece - Gloves Vinyl (Medium) - Low Powder
(1) 1 Each - Hairnets - 21 inch Disposable
(1) 1 Piece - Droppers - Plastic
(1) 1 Piece - Instruction Sheet
You Save $23.45 by
purchasing this kit
rather than buying the
items separately!
Sea Salt Hair Spritz Kit
This kit has been designed to make (8) 4 oz bottles of hair spritz. If you are making this
product for sale, we recommend pricing at $5.95 per bottle.
This kit includes the following items:
You Save $11.56 by
purchasing this kit
rather than buying the
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2 fl oz - Exotic Coconut* Fragrance Oil 421
0.125 lb (2 oz) - Optiphen Plus
1 Bottle - 4 oz White Bullet Plastic Bottle - 20/410
1 Piece - 20/410 White Ribbed Sprayer Top - Clear Cap
0.125 lb (2 oz) - Polysorbate 20
0.03 lb (1/2 oz) - Argan Oil
0.125 lb (2 oz) - Aloe Vera Oil - Clear
0.125 lb (2 oz) - Avocado Oil
2 Piece - Gloves Vinyl (Medium) - Low Powder
1 Piece - Mask - Basic Procedures
0.125 lb (2 oz) - Epsom Salts (Magnesium Sulfate)
1 Each - Hairnets - 21 inch Disposable
0.125 lb (2 oz) - European Spa Salt - Fine Grain
1 Piece - Droppers - Plastic
1 Piece - Instruction Sheet
Hair Shampoo Kit
This kit has been designed to make (16) 8 oz bottles.
Suggested retail pricing is $10.95 per bottle.
This kit includes the following items:
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(1) 1 Gallon (single jug) - Clear Conditioning Shampoo
(1) 1 Piece - 38/400 Gallon Jug Pump
(1) 2 fl oz - Caribbean Escape* Fragrance Oil 495
(16) 1 Piece - 24/410 Natural Smooth Disc Top
(1) 0.125 lb (2 oz) - Polysorbate 20
(1) 1 Piece - Mask - Basic Procedures
(1) 2 Piece - Gloves Vinyl (Medium) - Low Powder
(1) 1 Each - Hairnets - 21 inch Disposable
(1) 1 Piece - Droppers - Plastic
(1) 1 Piece - Instruction Sheet
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purchasing this kit
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Featured Kits: April Showers
Japanese Cherry Blossom Soap Making Kit
This kit has been designed to make 8 bars of soap. If you are making
this product for sale, we recommend pricing at $6.95 per bar.
This kit includes the following items:
You Save $4.12 by
purchasing this kit rather
than buying the items
separately!
• (1) 1 Mold(s) - Rectangle - Basic - GLOSSY
Silicone Mold 1601
• (2) 2 lb - Extra Clear MP Soap Base - 2 lb Tray
• (1) 1 Mold(s) - Deco-It: Sea Life Silicone Mold
• (1) 2 fl oz - Japanese Cherry Blossom*
Fragrance Oil 695
• (3) 1 Piece - Beaker - Natural Polypropylene
• (1) 2 lb - Ultra White MP Soap Base - 2 lb Tray
• (1) 0.25 oz (1 TBSP Bag) - Neon Tutti Frutti
Dye Powder
• (1) 0.25 oz (1 TBSP Bag) - Neon Laser Lemon
Dye Powder
• (1) 0.35 oz (1 TBSP Bag) - Matte Brown Oxide
Pigment Powder
• (1) 2 Piece - Gloves Vinyl (Medium) - Low
Powder
• (1) 1 Piece - Mask - Basic Procedures
• (1) 0.18 lb (2 oz) - Glycerin - Natural
• (1) 1 Piece - 20/410 Black Ribbed Sprayer
Top - Clear Cap
• (1) 1 Bottle - 2 oz Clear Round Bullet Plastic
Bottle 20/410
• (1) 1 Each - Hairnets - 21 inch Disposable
• (1) 1 Piece - Droppers - Plastic
• (1) 1 Piece - Instruction Sheet
Chunky Ocean Rain Soap Making Kit
This kit includes the following items:
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(2) 2 lb - Extra Clear MP Soap Base - 2 lb Tray
(2) 2 lb - Ultra White MP Soap Base - 2 lb Tray
(1) 2 fl oz - Ocean Rain Fragrance Oil 445
(25) 1 Piece - Premium Crystal Cello Bags (4.75” x 6.75”)
(25) 1 Piece - Metallic Silver Curling Ribbon - Tin Tie 12”
(25) 1 Piece - Metallic Blue Curling Ribbon - Tin Tie 12”
(1) 1 Piece - Stained Glass Ocean Blue Soap Color Bar
(1) 1 Piece - Mask - Basic Procedures
(1) 2 Piece - Gloves Vinyl (Medium) - Low Powder
(1) 1 Piece - 20/410 Black Ribbed Sprayer Top - Clear Cap
(1) 1 Bottle - 2 oz Clear Round Bullet Plastic Bottle 20/410
(1) 1 Each - Hairnets - 21 inch Disposable
(1) 1 Piece - Droppers - Plastic
(1) 1 Piece - Instruction Sheet
You Save $8.76 by
purchasing this kit rather
than buying the items
separately!
Rainy Day Soap Making Kit
This kit has been designed to make 8 bars of soap. If you are making
this product for sale, we recommend pricing at $6.95 per bar.
This kit includes the following items:
You Save $6.90 by
purchasing this kit rather
than buying the items
separately!
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• (1) 1 Mold(s) - Oval - Guest - GLOSSY Silicone
Mold 1608
• (1) 1 Mold(s) - Rectangle - Basic - GLOSSY
Silicone Mold 1601
• (2) 2 lb - Basic MP Soap Base - White 2 lb
Trays
• (1) 1 Mold(s) - Deco-It: Ferns & Dragonflies
Silicone Mold
• (1) 2 fl oz - Sweet Rain Fragrance Oil 561
• (3) 1 Piece - Beaker - Natural Polypropylene
• (1) 2 lb - Basic MP Soap Base - Clear 2 lb Trays
• (1) 1 Set - Mini Mixer - Cordless
• (1) 1 Set - Heart Shaped Cutters - Set of 3
• (1) 1 Set - Flower Shaped Cutters - Set of 3
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• (1) 1 Bar - Matte Cobalt Blue Soap Color Bar
• (1) 1 Bar - Sparkle Black Soap Color Bar
• (1) 0.25 oz (1 TBSP Bag) - Neon Laser Lem
on Dye Powder
• (1) 2 Piece - Gloves Vinyl (Medium) - Low
Powder
• (1) 1 Piece - Mask - Basic Procedures
• (1) 0.18 lb (2 oz) - Glycerin - Natural
• (1) 1 Piece - 20/410 Black Ribbed Sprayer
Top - Clear Cap
• (1) 1 Bottle - 2 oz Clear Round Bullet Plastic
Bottle 20/410
• (1) 1 Each - Hairnets - 21 inch Disposable
• (1) 1 Piece - Instruction Sheet
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Featured Kits: After-Shower Care
Hemp Lotion (from scratch) Kit
This kit has been designed to make (25) 8 oz bottles of “from scratch” hemp lotion that
paraben free! If you are making this product for sale, we recommend a retail price of
$10.95 per bottle.
This kit includes the following items:
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(25) 1 Bottle - 8 oz Clear Boston Round Plastic Bottle - 24/410
(1) 1 lb (single jar) - Hemp Seed Butter Blend
(1) 1 lb - Hemp Seed Oil - Natural
(1) 1 lb - Emulsifying Wax - Soft & Silky
(1) 0.125 lb (2 oz) - Optiphen Plus
(25) 1 Piece - 24/410 Black Smooth Disc Top Cap
(1) 4 fl oz - Rainforest Fragrance Oil 502
(1) 1 lb - Stearic Acid
(1) 1 Piece - Mask - Basic Procedures
(1) 2 Piece - Gloves Vinyl (Medium) - Low Powder
(1) 1 Each - Hairnets - 21 inch Disposable
(1) 1 Piece - Measuring Cup - 1 ounce, Clear Blue HDPE
(1) 1 Piece - Instruction Sheet
You Save $20.61 by
purchasing this kit rather
than buying the items
separately!
Whipped Shea Butter Lotion Making Kit
This kit has been designed to make (8) 4 oz jars of whipped shea butter. If you are making
this product for sale, we recommend a retail price of $13.95 per jar.
This kit includes the following items:
You Save $27.92 by
purchasing this kit rather
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1 lb - Shea Butter - Ultra Refined
1 Jars - 4 oz Natural Classic Plastic Jar - 71 mm Top
2 fl oz - Grapefruit (Pink) EO - Certified 100% Pure 723
0.125 lb (2 oz) - Tapioca Starch - Modified
1 Piece - 71 mm Natural Top Cap - No Liner
1 Piece - Mask - Basic Procedures
2 Piece - Gloves Vinyl (Medium) - Low Powder
1 Each - Hairnets - 21 inch Disposable
1 Piece - Droppers - Plastic
1 Piece - Instruction Sheet
After-Shave Gel Kit
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0.125 Gal. (16 oz) - Aloe Vera Gel
0.03 lb (1/2 oz) - Botanical Extract Blend 1 - Water Soluble
0.125 lb (2 oz) - Babassu Oil
0.03 lb (1/2 oz) - Argan Oil
0.125 lb (2 oz) - Cyclomethicone NF (Sprayable Silky Perfume)
2 Piece - Gloves Vinyl (Medium) - Low Powder
1 Piece - Mask - Basic Procedures
1 Each - Hairnets - 21 inch Disposable
1 Piece - Instruction Sheet
You Save $21.87 by
purchasing this kit rather
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WSP Product Suggestions: Hair Care
Crafter’s Choice™
Hair Conditioner
Concentrate
Crafter’s Choice™
Tucuma
Butter
Crafter’s Choice™
Emulsifying Wax Conditioning
Crafter’s Choice™
Emulsifying Wax Soft & Silky
Crafter’s Choice™
Aloe Vera
Gel
Crafter’s Choice™
Aloe Vera Powder 200X
Crafter’s Choice™
Aloe Vera Powder 100X
Crafter’s Choice™
Silk Amino Acids
(Liquid Silk)
Crafter’s Choice™
Polysorbate 20
Crafter’s Choice™
Argan Oil
Honeyquat
Crafter’s Choice™
Revitalizing Rosemary Mint
Fragrance Oil 209
Crafter’s Choice™
Exotic Coconut*
Fragrance Oil 421
Crafter’s Choice™
Shampure* EO & FO Blend 585
Crafter’s Choice™
Caribbean Escape*
Fragrance Oil 495
8 oz White
Bullet
Plastic Bottle - 24/410
8 oz Clear
Cosmo Oval
Plastic Bottle - 24/410
24/410 Natural
Plastic Bottle
Orifice Reducer
24/410 Natural
Smooth Disc
Top
Crafter’s Choice™
Aloe Vera Oil Clear
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WSP Product Suggestions: April Showers
Crafter’s Choice™
First Rain Type
Fragrance Oil 374
Crafter’s Choice™
Ocean Rain
Fragrance Oil 445
Crafter’s Choice™
Pure Rain Type
Fragrance Oil 434
Crafter’s Choice™
Spring Rain
Fragrance Oil 224
Crafter’s Choice™
Sweet Rain
Fragrance Oil 561
Crafter’s Choice™
Natures Rain
Fragrance Oil 778
Crafter’s Choice™
April Showers
Fragrance Oil (264)
Crafter’s Choice™
Stormy Nights Type
Fragrance Oil 313
Flower
Silicone
Mold
Spiral Flower
Wax Tart
Mold
Flower Shaped
Cutters Set of 3
Lotus Blossom
Wax Tart
Mold
Crafter’s Choice™
May Flowers
Fragrance Oil 486
Crafter’s Choice™
Peony*
Fragrance Oil 424
Crafter’s Choice™
White Gardenia Flowers
Fragrance Oil 206
Crafter’s Choice™
Hydrangea
Fragrance Oil 226
Crafter’s Choice™
True Lilac
Fragrance Oil 279
Crafter’s Choice™
Blooming Tulips
Fragrance Oil 120
Crafter’s Choice™
Euphoria* EO & FO Blend 591
Crafter’s Choice™
Honeysuckle Blossom*
Fragrance Oil 697
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WSP Product Suggestions: After-Shower Care
Crafter’s Choice™
Basic Lotion
Base
Crafter’s Choice™
Shea Butter & Aloe
Lotion
Crafter’s Choice™
Satin & Silk
Lotion
Crafter’s Choice™
Goat Milk & Honey
Lotion
Crafter’s Choice™
Moisturizing Lotion
with Evening Primrose
Crafter’s Choice™
Head to Toe
Lotion
Crafter’s Choice™
Stearic Acid
Crafter’s Choice™
Emulsifying Wax Traditional
Crafter’s Choice™
Almond
Fragrance Oil 101
Crafter’s Choice™
Cherry Almond
Fragrance Oil 171
Crafter’s Choice™
Honey & Shea Type
Fragrance Oil 572
Crafter’s Choice™
Vanilla Almond
Fragrance Oil 624
Crafter’s Choice™
Shea Butter Ultra Refined
Crafter’s Choice™
Cranberry Butter
Blend
Crafter’s Choice™
Mango Butter Refined
Crafter’s Choice™
Acai Butter
Blend
Crafter’s Choice™
Aloe Vera Oil Golden
Crafter’s Choice™
Avocado
Oil
Crafter’s Choice™
Castor
Oil
Crafter’s Choice™
Coconut Oil Fractionated
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WSP News: New Products!
Lavender Guest Rectangle
Soap Mold MW33
Apple Wax
Tart Mold
Celtic Wax
Tart Mold
Citrus Wax
Tart Mold
Fleur de Lis
Wax Tart Mold
Honeybee Wax
Tart Mold
Leaf Wax
Tart Mold
Lotus Blossom Wax Tart
Mold
Pine Cone Wax
Tart Mold
Pumpkin Wax
Tart Mold
Shell Wax
Tart Mold
Spiral Flower Wax Tart
Mold
Strawberry Wax
Tart Mold
Crafter’s Choice™
Alfalfa Powder
4 oz Clear Cylinder & Green
Sprayer (SURPLUS)
4 oz Clear Cylinder & Red
Sprayer (SURPLUS)
4 oz Clear Cylinder & Orange
Sprayer (SURPLUS)
5.5 Clear Bell Round & Orange
Sprayer (SURPLUS)
5.5 Clear Bell Round & Green
Sprayer (SURPLUS)
5.5 Clear Bell Round & Red
Sprayer (SURPLUS)
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Featured Recipes: Hair Care
Hair Treatment: Sea Salt Hair Spritz
Project Level: Beginner
Estimated Time: 1/2 Hour
Yields: 2 4 oz. Bottles
This spray provides volume and helps boost your natural curls. Use along with
our Leave In Hair Conditioner as the salts can dry out your hair.
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INCI Ingredient Label: Water, Magnesium Sulfate, Sea Salt, Mineral Oil (and) Cocos Nucifera
(Coconut) Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Polysorbate 20, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil,
Argania spinosa (Argan) Oil, Fragrance
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Ounces Hot Water
Tablespoon Epsom Salts
Tablespoon European Spa Salts
Teaspoons Crafter’s Choice Aloe Vera Oil - Clear
Teaspoons Polysorbate 20
Teaspoon Crafter’s Choice Avocado Oil
Teaspoon Crafter’s Choice Argan Oil
Milliliters Crafter’s Choice Exotic Coconut Fragrance Oil
Pieces 20/410 White Sprayer - Clear Cap
Pieces 4 oz. White Bullet Bottle - 20/410
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Measuring Spoons
Stove Top or Microwave to Boil Water
Wire Whisk
Glass Measuring Cup
Directions
1. NOTE: If you are making these products for sale, good manufacturing practices recommend you wear a hairnet, gloves
and a mask. We also recommend a clean apron.
2. In a double boiler, heat aloe vera oil, avocado and argan oils.
3. Add 6 oz. of boiling water.
4. Add European Spa Salts to water and whisk until dissolved.
5. Add Polysorbate 20 and fragrance oil. Whisk to combine all ingredients together.
6. NOTE: Oils will not mix completely. We recommend packaging in white or black bottles and label “shake before each
use”.
7. Directions: Spray on wet or dry hair and leave in. Use sparingly as too much will stiffen and dry out hair.
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Featured Recipes: Hair Care
Hair Shampoo & Conditioner: Soft & Silky
Project Level: Beginner
Estimated Time: 1 Hour
Yields: (2) 8 oz. Each Shampoo & Conditioner
This shampoo will help add volume while leaving hair soft and silky. Use with
conditioner for a perfect hair treatment experience!
INCI Ingredient List: Water, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl
Betaine, C12-15 Alkyl Lactate, Sodium Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea,
Iodopropyl Butylcarbamate, Citric Acid, Hydrolyzed Silk, Citrus Medica limonum (Lemon) Peel
Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey
Ingredients
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Equipment
16 Ounces Crafter’s Choice Clear Conditioning Shampoo
16 Ounces Distilled Water
12 Milliliters Crafter’s Choice Silk Amino Acids
6 Milliliters Crafter’s Choice Lemon Essential Oil
4 Milliliters Crafter’s Choice Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil
4 Milliliters Honeyquat
5 Milliliters Optiphen Plus Preservative
4 Pieces 8 oz. Standard Malibu Tottle Bottle
4 Pieces 22/400 Natural Flip Tops - 2”
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Microwave
Mixing Spoon
Plastic Dropper - 5
Hand Mixer
Directions 1. NOTE: If you are making these products for sale, good manufacturing practices recommend you wear a hairnet, gloves
and a mask. We also recommend a clean apron.
2. FOR SHAMPOO:
3. Empty 16 oz. Clear Conditioning Shampoo Base into a glass measuring cup or bowl.
4. Add 6 ml. Silk Amino Acids, 3 ml. Lemon Essential Oil, 2 ml. Lavender Essential Oil and 2 ml. Honeyquat. Shampoo may
thicken.
5. Place in microwave and heat for about 20-30 seconds. Remove and stir gently.
6. Pour into bottles. Let product cool completely before adding disc top.
7. Label product accordingly.
8. FOR CONDITIONER:
9. In large glass bowl, add 16 oz. distilled water and 1 oz. of Hair Conditioner Concentrate.
10.Heat in microwave until pellets are completely dissolved.
11.Using hand mixer, mix water/conditioner mixture until it starts to thicken.
12.Add 6 ml. Silk Amino Acids, 3 ml. Lemon Essential Oil, 2 ml. Lavender Essential and 2 ml. Honeyquat. Continue with hand
mixer.
13.Check temperature of mixture before adding Optiphen Plus. Preservative will be ineffective if added into product higher
than 170°F. Add 5 ml. to conditioner and blend in.
14.Pour into bottles and allow to cool completely before capping. Label product accordingly.
15.Directions for Use: After shampooing, add small amount of conditioner to hair. Let sit for a minute, then rinse out.
16.Labeling for Conditioner: Water, Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Stearalkonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Silk, Phenoxyethanol (and)
Caprylyl Glycol (and) Sorbic Acid, Citrus Medica limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil,
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey
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Featured Recipes: Hair Care
Hair Conditioner - Leave In Spray
Project Level: Beginner
Estimated Time: 1 Hour
Yields: 20 - 4 oz. Bottles
This conditioner is perfect for after swimming or out in the sun. Just spray on
and comb through hair. Will leave your hair feeling silky smooth.
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INCI Ingredient List: Water, Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Stearalkonium Chloride, Fragrance,
Dehydrated Coconut Milk, Maltodextrin and Milk Protein, Propylene Glycol (and) Diazolidinyl
Urea (and) Methylparaben (and) Propylparaben, Argania Spinosa Kernel
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2.5 Ounce(s) Crafter’s Choice Hair Conditioner Concentrate
.40 Ounce(s) Crafter’s Choice Coconut Milk Powder
1 Ounce(s) Crafter’s Choice Exotic Coconut Fragrance Oil
10 ml(s) Crafter’s Choice Argan Oil
20 ml(s) Crafter’s Choice Germaben II
16 Piece(s) 4 oz Clear Round Bullet Plastic Bottle - 20/410
16 Piece(s) 20/410 Natural Sprayer Tops
76 Ounce(s) Distilled Water
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Large Glass Bowl
Microwave
Plastic Beakers
Plastic Dropper
Spatula
Directions
1. NOTE: If you are making these products for sale, good manufacturing practices recommend you wear a hairnet, gloves
and a mask. We also recommend a clean apron.
2. This recipe yields 20 bottles of conditioner. The directions will make 10 bottles so you will need to make 2 batches.
3. Fill large glass pyrex bowl with 38 ounces of water. Weigh 1.25 ounces of conditioner and add to bowl of water.
4. Heat in microwave for 3 minutes. Take out and stir. Return to oven and heat for another 3 minutes. It may take 7-8 minutes
for conditioner pellets to completely dissolve.
5. Take hand mixer or stick blender and blend product for around 15 seconds to be sure product is completely dissolved.
6. Add .20 oz. or 2 teaspoons of Coconut Milk Powder. Mix well with hand mixer or stick blender until powder is dissolved.
7. Add Germaben II (10 ml or 2 teaspoons).
8. Add 5 ml or 1 teaspoon of Argan Oil.
9. Add .5 oz or 1 tablespoon of Exotic Coconut fragrance oil.
10.Mix with mixer or stick blender for 15 seconds to incorporate ingredients.
11.Pour into (10) 4 oz. bullet bottles.
12.Let product cool completely before capping. Product will thicken as it cools.
13.Repeat above steps to make remaining 8 bottles of conditioner.
14.This product is very versatile. If you want a thicker conditioner, use more concentrate. If you want a thinner product, you
can use more water, but be sure to increase the preservative also.
15.To Use: Shake well. Spray on wet hair, comb through and leave in.
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Featured Recipes: April Showers
MP Soap: Rainy Day
Project Level: Intermediate
Estimated Time: 2 Hours
Yields: 4 Bars
Be sure to take your umbrella when you step into the shower.
You will be “singing in the rain” with this sweet smelling soap.
INCI Ingredient List: Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Water, Sodium Stearate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate,
Sodium Laurate, Glycerin, Triethanolamine, Titanium Dioxide, Fragrance, Ultramarines, Mica
(and) Iron Oxides, Polyester-3, Yellow 7
Ingredient
•43 Ounces Crafter’s Choice White MP Soap
•6 Ounces Crafter’s Basic Clear MP Soap
•2 Ounces Glycerin - Natural
•1 Piece Crafter’s Choice Sparkle Black Soap
Color Bar
•1 Piece Crafter’s’ Choice Matt Cobalt Blue
Soap Color Bar
•1 Tablespoon Crafter’s Choice Neon Laser
Lemon Dye Powder
Directions
1. NOTE: If you are making these products
for sale, good manufacturing practices
recommend you wear a hairnet, gloves and
a mask. We also recommend a clean apron.
2. In plastic beaker, melt 1 oz. of clear soap.
Add some of the black liquid dye and mix.
3. Pour black soap into the smallest frond on
the top of the Deco It Ferns & Dragonfly
mold. This will be the handle for the
umbrella.
4. Let soap set for about 5 minutes, then
remove from mold. Continue in same
manner until there are 8 umbrella handles.
5. Melt 1.5 oz. of white soap. Pour a very
thin layer into the bottom of 4 oval guest
cavities. These are the bottoms of the yellow
umbrellas. Spritz with alcohol.
6. Pour remaining white soap into 2 of the
Basic Rectangle soap cavities. These will be
the clouds for your soap. Spritz top of soap
with alcohol.
7. In plastic beaker, mix 1 oz. glycerin with
1/4 tsp. Neon Laser Lemon Dye Powder.
Mix powder well into glycerin using a minimixer or frother.
8. Melt 2 oz. of clear soap in microwave. Add
yellow color to soap and mix well.
9. Spritz tops of white soap in oval cavities
with alcohol. Pour thin layer of yellow soap
over white and spritz again. The white
bottom layer was added to prevent blue
color from showing through yellow making
it look green.
10. Once soap has set up, remove yellow soaps
from oval cavities. Using a soap cutter, cut
ovals in half. Then cut an additional 1/8"
off bottoms of each half. This will make
umbrella shorter to fit better in soap
•1 Ounce Crafter’s’ Choice Sweet Rain FO
•1 Ounce Crafter’s’ Choice Vanilla Color
Stabilizer - MP Soap
•1 Deco It Mold - Ferns & Dragonflies
•1 Flower Shaped Cutters - Set of 3
•1 Crafter’s Choice Heart Shaped Cutters
•1 Crafter’s’ Choice Guest Oval Silicone Mold
•1 Crafter’s’ Choice Basic Rectangle Silicone
Mold
11. Using the middle size flower cookie cutter,
cut scallops into bottom of umbrellas. Carve
curved lines into umbrella with toothpick
or skewer. Using black dye added to some
clear soap from Step 2, fill lines in with
toothpick. Let dry.
12. Remove white soap from 2 rectangle mold
cavities. With the same flower cutter used
on the umbrellas, place on one corner of
rectangle. line up corner with middle of one
rounded scallop. Try to cut the corner using
3 scallops. This will fit into the corner of the
rectangle mold for the cloud.
13. Using the 4 corners on each rectangle will
yield 8 clouds.
14. For raindrops, melt .75 oz of clear soap
and add small amount of blue color block.
If darker blue is desired, add more dye
block to melted soap. Can place back into
microwave to reheat if necessary.
15. Pour blue soap into 2 oval mold cavities.
Spritz tops with alcohol. Let soap
harden.
16. Remove soap after about 10 minutes. Using
smallest heart-shaped cutter, cut 16 hearts
from each soap. Then, using straight soap
cutter, cut hearts in half lengthwise to make
32 raindrops.
17. There should now be 8 yellow umbrellas, 8
black handles, 8 white clouds and 32 blue
raindrops.
18. Cut up and melt 2 oz. of clear soap. Pour
a very thin layer into each rectangle cavity.
Spritz with alcohol.
19. This next step should be done one cavity at
a time. Spritz all pieces with alcohol for first
bar. Spritz first clear pour with alcohol, then
pour another thin layer of clear soap.
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Straight Soap Cutter
Digital Scale
Large Glass Measuring Cup
Plastic Beakers - 3
Spray Bottle with Alcohol
(for spritzing)
• Measuring Spoons
20. Immediately place umbrella pieces, cloud,
and raindrops into soap. Spritz again with
alcohol.
21. Continue with 3 remaining soap cavities. Be
sure second pour of clear soap is not too
hot. Otherwise, it may melt embeds.
22. Weigh and cut up 20 oz. of white soap.
Heat in microwave until melted. Add pieces
of blue color bar and stir until melted. Add
more if darker color is desired. Can also
heat soap more to dissolve color.
23. Once a nice blue color is achieved, add .5
oz. of Sweet on Paris fragrance oil. Gently
stir to incorporate fragrance.
24. Spritz tops of all soap cavities with alcohol.
After checking soap temperature is below
130° F, pour blue soap into all 4 cavities.
Spritz with alcohol and let soap completely
set up.
25. When soap has hardened, remove all 4 bars
from mold. You should have a nice smooth
finish to the top of your soap showing the
embeds clearly.
26. Repeat above to make the remaining 4 bars
of soap.
27. An alternative to making the bars is to build
them from the bottom up. Pour the blue
soap first, leaving about 1/4 inch space at
top.
28. Then pour clear soap, embedding the
pieces into this layer. Spritz. Then top off
with another layer of clear-just enough to
cover the embeds. This may not give as
smooth a finish on top, but may be a little
easier to make.
29. Once all soaps are done, wrap and label
accordingly.
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Featured Recipes: April Showers
MP Soap: Raindrop Loaf Soap
Project Level: Intermediate
Estimated Time: 1 Hour
Yields: 44 oz. Loaf - 8 1” Slices
No one will rain on your parade with this adorable soap loaf. Tonal colors with
a whipped top portray rain clouds in a whimsical way.
Buy this as a kit!
INCI Ingredient Label: Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Water, Sodium Stearate, Sodium Laureth
Sulfate, Sodium Myristate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Triethanolamine, Glycerin, Titanium
Click Here Dioxide, Ultramarines, Fragrance
Ingredients
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9.5 Ounces Crafter’s Choice Extra Clear MP Soap
41 Ounces Crafter’s Choice Ultra White MP Soap Base
1 Piece Crafter’s Choice Matte Cobalt Blue Soap Color Bar
1.5 Ounces Crafter’s Choice Sweet on Paris Fragrance OIl
1.5 Ounces Crafter’s Choice Vanilla Color Stabilizer - MP Soap
1 Piece Crafter’s Choice Hearts & Lips Tube Mold
1 Piece Crafter’s Choice Basic Loaf Silicone Mold
Directions
1. NOTE: If you are making these products for sale, good
manufacturing practices recommend you wear a hairnet,
gloves and a mask. We also recommend a clean apron.
2. In plastic beaker, mix 1.5 oz. fragrance with 1.5 oz. Vanilla
Color Stabilizer. Mix well and set aside.
3. Weigh and cut up 8.5 oz. of clear soap base. Place in glass
measuring cup.
4. Melt in microwave or double boiler until soap has completely
melted. Shave off some of the blue color bar and add to
melted soap. Stir until completely dissolved. For best results,
color should be dark blue.
5. Add .25 oz. or 7 ml. of “Sweet on Paris” fragrance oil
mixture. Blend completely into soap.
6. Place Hearts and Lips Tube Mold on a cookie sheet. This will
give mold stability should it need to be moved. Pour soap
into 12 of the small heart cavities on the mold. Spritz tops
with alcohol and let soap set up.
7. Once soap has completely hardened, carefully remove
from molds. Press on bottom of cavity to release air pocket
surrounding soap. Once air pocket is released, continue to
push from bottom until soap is far enough out of the mold to
grab hold and pull from top.
8. When all 12 have been removed, using a soap cutter, slice
them in half to make the raindrops.
9. In plastic beaker, melt 1 oz. of clear soap. Spritz the ends of
two raindrop tubes with alcohol. Dip each end in the clear
soap and stick the ends together. Hold until soap hardens.
10.Continue until you have 10 long raindrop sticks.
11.Weigh 35 oz. of white soap base. Cut into chunks and place
in large glass measuring cup. Heat in microwave or double
boiler until soap is completely melted.
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Digital Scale
Soap Cutter
Large Glass Measuring Cup
Mixing Spoon
Cookie Sheet
Spray Bottle with Alcohol (for spritzing)
Plastic Beakers - 2
Digital Thermometer
Hand Mixer
12.Add blue color bar shavings to melted soap until you have
a nice sky blue shade. Add 1 oz. of fragrance mixture and
mix well.
13.Check that soap temperature is at or below 130°F. Pour
small amount of soap into the bottom of the loaf mold.
Spritz two or three raindrop sticks all over with alcohol and
place in the bottom of the mold. You may need to hold in
place until soap hardens around them.
14.Once soap hardens, repeat above step adding more
raindrops in layers until all sticks are embedded in the soap.
Be sure to spritz well before pouring each layer so they all
stick together.
15.Finish off top of loaf with remaining soap. Remelt if
necessary. Spritz with alcohol.
16.FOAM CLOUD: Weigh 6 oz. of white soap, cut up into
chunks and place in glass measuring cup. Heat in microwave
until melted.
17.Add 3 ml. of fragrance to melted soap and stir.
18.Using hand mixer, whip soap until it doubles in size (about
1 min).
19.Spritz loaf top heavily with alcohol. Pour whipped soap on
top of loaf until it is just overflowing.
20.Let soap set up at room temperature about 30 minutes to 1
hour.
21.When completely set, gently pull sides of the mold away
from soap. Turn mold over and gently push from bottom
until loaf releases.
22.Place loaf in mitre box, if available, and cut into 1 inch
slices. Wrap soap and label accordingly.
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Featured Recipes: April Showers
MP Soap: May Flowers
Project Level: Intermediate
Estimated Time: 2 Hours
Yields: 8 Bars
These soaps will show your creativity in designing your flowers/color
combinations. The fragrance of May Flowers is sure to be a great
seller for spring.
INCI Ingredient List: Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Water, Sodium Stearate, Sodium Laureth
Sulfate, Sodium Myristate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Sodium Laurate,
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Triethanolamine, Titanium Dioxide, Fragrance, Chromium
Hydroxide Green, Polyester-3, Yellow 7, Polyester-3, Red 28
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Pound(s) Crafter’s Choice Shea MP Soap
Pound(s) Crafter’s Choice Crystal Clear MP Soap
Ounce(s) Glycerin - Natural
Tablespoon(s) Crafter’s Choice Neon Tutti Frutti Dye Powder
Tablespoon(s) Crafter’s Choice Neon Laser Lemon Dye Powder
Tablespoon(s) Crafter’s Choice Matte Teal Green Dye Powder
Ounce(s) Crafter’s Choice May Flowers Fragrance Oil
Crafter’s Choice Rectangle-Basic Silicone Mold
Flower Shaped Cutter-Set of 3
Leaf Shaped Cutter-Set of 3
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Equipment
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Glass Measuring Cup - Large
Glass Measuring Cup - Small
Measuring Spoons
Microwave
Mini-Mixer-Cordless
Plastic Beakers - 3
Plastic Dropper
Soap Cutter
Spray Bottle with alcohol(for spritzing)
Directions
1. NOTE: If you are making these products for sale, good manufacturing practices recommend you wear a hairnet, gloves
and a mask. We also recommend a clean apron.
2. In 3 plastic beakers, pour 1 oz. of glycerin into each.
3. Add 1/4 teaspoon of each powder dye. By hand, gently stir powder into liquid. Then using mini-mixer or frother, mix
powder until completely blended in.
4. Melt 2 oz. of shea soap. Add first color until desired shade is reached. Mix well.
5. Pour colored soap into 4 rectangle soap cavities.
6. After unmolding, repeat with next color and, finally, with the third color. You will have 4 thin layers of each color.
7. Taking the cutters, cut out flower and leaf shapes. You may need to repeat the color for the flowers if you need more of
those.
8. Once shapes are all cut out, set aside.
9. Weigh 20 oz. of shea soap and cut up into chunks.
10. Place chunks in glass measuring cup and heat in microwave until melted.
11. To melted soap, add .60 oz. or 18 ml of fragrance oil. Mix well.
12. Place silicone mold on cookie sheet. This will help with stability if you need to move soap mold.
13. Pour melted soap into 4 cavities, leaving about 1/4 inch from top.
14. To speed up the hardening of the soap, place mold/cookie sheet in freezer until set.
15. Once soap is firm, spritz top of each bar with alcohol.
16. Taking each flower and leaf petal, spritz both sides with alcohol. Arrange on top of soap. Spritz again.
17. Melt 4 oz. of crystal clear soap in microwave. Remove and add 3.5 ml of fragrance oil. Mix well.
18. Checking to make sure soap temperature is at or below 125 degrees, carefully pour clear soap over flowers. It is okay if
part of the flower sticks out above the soap. Spritz, again, with alcohol.
19. Once soap has hardened, carefully remove from mold. Repeat to make remaining 4 bars of soap.
20. Wrap and label accordingly.
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Featured Recipes: After-Shower Care
Moisturizer: Whipped Shea Butter
Estimated Retail Price: $13.95
Project Level: Beginner
Estimated Time: 1/2 Hour
Yields: (8) 4 oz. Jars
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This recipe is one of Debbie May’s favorites. At shows it is a proven best seller
for pampering the skin. When marketing this product, make sure you highlight
the fact it is all natural. Include the believed benefits of Shea Butter and Vitamin
E. While these jars hold 5 oz of fluids, they only hold 2.5 oz of this product
because it is whipped.
INCI Ingredient Label: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Tapioca Starch, Tocopherol, Citrus
Paradisii.
Equipment
Ingredients
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1 Pound(s) Crafter’s Choice Shea Butter - Refined
1 Ounce(s) Crafter’s Choice Vitamin E
10 ml(s) Crafter’s Choice Grapefruit (Pink) EO
2 Tablespoon(s) Crafter’s Choice Tapioca Starch Modified
8 Piece(s) 4 oz. Natural Classic Plastic Jars
8 Piece(s) Natural Jar Lids - 71 mm
Electric Hand Mixer
Mixing Bowl - 64 oz
Spatula
Spoon
Directions
• NOTE: If you are making these products for sale, good manufacturing practices recommend you wear a hairnet, gloves
and a mask. We also recommend a clean apron.
• Place shea butter in mixing bowl. Allow it to sit until room temperature.
• Using a hand mixer, whip shea butter until smooth like cake frosting.
• Using a dropper, add 1 oz. or 30 ml. of Vitamin E.
• Using a clean dropper, measure 10 ml. and add the essential oil.
• Whip until liquid ingredients are fully blended.
• Fold in 2 tablespoons tapioca starch and then whip with hand mixer for 60 seconds or until fully blended.
• Using a spoon and spatula, fill jars.
• Apply plastic disc and lid.
• If you are planning to sell this product, label according to FDA Cosmetic Label Guidelines.
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Featured Recipes: After-Shower Care
Sugar Leaf Lotion Bars
Estimated Retail Price: $7.95
Project Level: Beginner
Estimated Time: 1 Hour
Yields: 30 Lotion Bars
These lotions bars have an all natural base that includes shea butter, cocoa butter
and grapeseed oil. Feels outstanding on the skin!!!
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INCI Ingredient Label: Beeswax (or) Cera Alba, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter),
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter,Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Fragrance
Equipment
Ingredients
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1 Pound(s) Crafter’s Choice Shea Butter Refined
1 Pound(s) Crafter’s Choice Cocoa Butter Natural
16 Ounce(s) Crafter’s Choice Grapeseed Oil
1 Pound(s) Crafter’s Choice Beeswax
2 Ounce(s) Crafter’s Choice Sugar Leaf Fragrance
30 Piece(s) Lotion Bar Containers - Dial Up
Hairnet
Metal Melting Pot
Mixing Spoon
Plastic Droppers - 3
Procedure Mask
Directions
1. NOTE: If you are making these products for sale, good manufacturing practices recommend you wear a hairnet, gloves and
a mask. We also recommend a clean apron.
2. In a dedicated pot and on direct low heat, melt 1 lb beeswax.
3. Reduce heat to low and add 1 lb cocoa butter to melted beeswax.
4. Remove from heat and add 1 lb shea butter. Allow shea butter to naturally melt.
5. Add 16 oz of Grapeseed Oil. Mix well.
6. Scent 1 oz of fragrance oil.
7. Set lotion bar containers on a paper plate, newspaper or anything to protect work surface from spills. Fill tubes to top.
8. Label per FDA labeling guidelines.
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Featured Recipes: After-Shower Care
After-Shave
After Shave Gel
Oil
Project Level: Easy
Estimated Time: 1/2 Hour
Yields: (9) 3.5 oz. Bottles
This product is packed with soothing, softening and moisturizing ingredients. Use
after shaving to help skin feel soft and silky smooth.
Buy this as a kit! Click Here
INCI Ingredient List: Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Carbomer,
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Ingredients
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32 Ounces Crafter’s Choice Aloe Vera Gel
4 Teaspoons Crafter’s Choice Babassu Oil
4 Teaspoons Crafter’s Choice Cyclomethicone
2 Teaspoons Crafter’s Choice Argan Oil
2 Teaspoons Crafter’s Choice Botanical Extract Blend 1 - Water Soluble
9 Pieces 3.5 oz. Natural Airless Pump, Bottle & Top Set
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Measuring Spoons
Mixing Spoon
Scale
Directions
1. NOTE: If you are making these products for sale, good manufacturing practices recommend you wear a hairnet, gloves
and a mask. We also recommend a clean apron.
2. In large glass bowl, empty contents of both jars of Aloe Vera Gel.
3. To gel add: 4 tsp. Babassu Oil, 4 tsp. Cyclomethicone, 2 tsp. Argan Oil and 2 tsp. Botanical Extract Blend 1. Gently stir to
incorporate all ingredients.
4. Package into bottles. If filling bottles by weight, tare bottle and each should hold 3.5 oz. of product.
5. This recipe does not contain fragrance so it can be used by both men and women. Should you wish to fragrance, add 1%
or 2 teaspoons (10ml) to finished product.
6. To Use: Apply thin layer to freshly shaved skin. Will feel sticky at first but when dries, will leave skin feeling soft and silky.
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Featured Cold Process Recipes
Super Conditioning Herbal Shampoo Bar
Ingredients
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7 oz. Coconut Oil
5.6 oz. Castor Oil
5.6 oz. Rice Bran Oil
2.8 oz. Safflower Oil
7 oz. Infused Olive Oil
3.7 oz./105 grams Sodium Hydroxide
0.45 oz. Tea Tree Essential Oil
0.45 oz. Lavender Essential Oil
¼ cup Lavender
¼ cup Chamomile
1/8 cup ground Nettle
Cheesecloth
Sieve or colander
3 inch PVC Pipe
6 oz. Distilled Water
Directions
1. One or two weeks prior to making this recipe, create an herbal infusion by adding
the lavender and chamomile to 10 oz. of olive oil. This is more than you will need for
the recipe as the herbs will hold on to some of the oil when you strain the infusion.
If you’d like to speed up the process, simply heat the olive oil to 100F and remove
from heat. Add the herbs and let infuse for 24 hours in a covered container. After
you’ve completed your herbal infusion, strain the herbs by lining a sieve or colander
with cheesecloth and pouring the oil through it. (Note: the remaining herbs in the
cheesecloth can be used as a poultice on either dry skin or used in the shower on wet
skin.) Weigh out olive oil and set aside.
2. Next, prepare the PVC pipe by “sealing” the end so the soap will not run out. Cover
liberally with plastic wrap and hold in place with tight rubber bands. Or try sealing the
end by pouring a thin layer of melt and pour soap base into a container and standing
the PVC pipe in it until the melt and pour hardens and creates a seal.
3. Melt coconut then add room temperature oils, including the infused olive oil. Next add
lye to water and stir until dissolved. Let cool.
4. At desired temperature for oils and water (between room temperature and 115F
recommended), add lye water to oils and bring to light trace. Due to the high castor oil
content, this soap will begin to set up fast. Quickly stir in fragrance and nettle. Pour into PVC pipe and tap several times
firmly to remove any air bubbles.
5. Let sit overnight and cover with plastic wrap to prevent any soda ash. Release and unmold from the PVC by pushing one
end of the soap. Cut into bars. Cure for 4 weeks before use.
6. This recipe is superfatted at 8 percent to create a conditioning shampoo bar. Try formulating at 5% for comparison in hair
results. In addition, consider other herbal infusions such as rosemary or comfrey.
These recipes and authored and contributed by Marla Bosworth is the CEO and Founder of Back Porch Soap Company,
(http://www.backporchsoap.com) She conducts soapmaking workshops, natural skincare courses, and beauty entrepreneur
throughout the U.S. In addition, Ms. Bosworth also provides product, brand and marketing strategies for handmade beauty
companies.
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Featured Cold Process Recipes
Local Spring Showers Rain Soap
Ingredients
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7 oz. Coconut Oil
5.6 oz. Castor Oil
1.96 oz. Murumuru Butter
2.24 oz. Kokum Butter
7 oz. Olive Oil
4.2 oz. Sweet Almond Oil
6.4 oz. Filtered Rain Water or Distilled Water
3.96 oz./112 grams Sodium Hydroxide
1 oz. WSP Seaglass Fragrance Oil
2 WSP 4-cavity Rectangular Basic Glossy
Silicone Soap Molds
Plastic Cups, Spoons and Wooden Craft
Sticks for Mixing and Swirling Colors
Frother for Blending Colors
2 tsp. Blue Ultramarine
½ tsp. Chromium Green
1 tsp. Titanium Dioxide
2 tsp. Distilled water
Reserve 2 tsp. from melted base oils
Directions
1. This is a great soap to market and sell as using local rainwater. If using rainwater, be sure to collect it in an area away
from debris such as downspouts and gutters. It’s also a good idea to filter the rainwater through cheesecloth and boil
for 20 minutes to remove any impurities.
2. Melt solid oils and butters, then add room temperature oils. Next add lye to water and stir until dissolved. Let cool.
3. Next, let’s prepare our colorants. First, reserve 2 tsp. of melted oil from batch and mix in plastic cup with 1 tsp.
ultramarine blue until smooth. Set aside. Second, mix titanium dioxide with 2 tsp. distilled water in a plastic cup and set
aside. Third, reserve another 2 tsp. of melted oil from batch and mix in plastic cup with 1 tsp. ultramarine blue and ½
tsp. chromium green.
4. At desired temperature for oils and water (between room temperature and 115F recommended), add lye water to oils
and bring to very light trace. Stir in fragrance.
5. Working quickly (this recipe tends to set up quickly), pour off approximately one cup of soap and mix well with titanium
dioxide. Set aside.
6. Divide the remaining soap into two containers. Mix one container with the ultramarine blue colorant and the other
container with the ultramarine blue/chromium green colorants.
7. Pour or spoon the blue and blue/green soap into mold cavities along with a few dollops of white soap. Using a
wooden craft stick, create in-the-mold swirls by making “S” formations lengthwise and widthwise until achieving desired
effect . Tap mold several times to release any air bubbles.
8. Let sit overnight and cover with plastic wrap to prevent any soda ash. Unmold and cut into bars. Let cure for 4 weeks
before use.
These recipes and authored and contributed by Marla Bosworth is the CEO and Founder of Back Porch Soap Company,
(http://www.backporchsoap.com) She conducts soapmaking workshops, natural skincare courses, and beauty entrepreneur
throughout the U.S. In addition, Ms. Bosworth also provides product, brand and marketing strategies for handmade beauty
companies.
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WSPY Award Winners!
Presenting..
2013 WSPY Award Winners!
Best Fragrance - Go - To
Crafter’s Choice Oatmeal, Milk and Honey Fragrance Oil
A good for you blend of oatmeal, milk, honey and almond.
Best Fragrance - Men’s
Crafter’s Choice Cool Water for Men Type* Fragrance Oil
A sophisticated blend of marine and green notes with cooling mint contrasted with rich
cedarwood and musk.
Best Fragrance - Floral
Crafter’s Choice Sweet Pea Fragrance Oil
Sweet pea petals and watery pear entwine with sheer freesia, fresh berry, and soft,
delicate musk.
Best Fragrance - Kid’s
Crafter’s Choice Monkey Farts Fragrance Oil
Fresh banana blended with sweet grapefruit, mandarin orange, kiwi,
coconut cream, pink raspberries, strawberries and apples.
Best Fragrance - Beach & Tropical
Crafter’s Choice Caribbean Coconut Fragrance Oil
A tropical twist of coconut milk and cool vanilla that’s the perfect summer escape.
Best Fragrance - Fresh Citrus
Crafter’s Choice Pink Grapefruit Fragrance Oil
This seductively tangy fragrance blends fresh pink grapefruit with sweet valencia
orange, mouth-watering clementine, and soft florals.
Best Fragrance - Amber & Sexy
Crafter’s Choice Twilight Woods* Fragrance Oil
Precious woods and sensual amber are blended with soft mimosa, vanilla musk,
apricot nectar and juicy berry.
Best Fragrance - Fruit
Crafter’s Choice Black Raspberry Vanilla* Fragrance Oil
Ripe black raspberries are mixed with dark plum and warm vanilla.
Best Fragrance - Spa
Crafter’s Choice Revitalizing Rosemary Mint Fragrance Oil
A revitalizing blend of rosemary, fresh garden herbs and mint.
* Compare to like fragrance. Wholesale Supplies Plus is not affiliated with Davidoff or Bath and Body Works.
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WSPY Award Winners!
2013 WSPY Award Contest Winners!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2013 WSPY Awards! We received many responses and chose a winner for each
category. Each category had a number of people that voted for the winning fragrance and we picked the winner, at random,
from that group. Each winner will get a 16 oz. bottle of the winning fragrance in their respective categories!*
from
Best Fragrance - Go - To Winner
Joann Gosen
Best Fragrance - Men’s Winner
Stephanie Flanders
Best Fragrance - Floral Winner
Autumn Nehus
Best Fragrance - Kid’s Winner
Sharon Jones
Best Fragrance - Beach & Tropical Winner
Ursula Leverette
Best Fragrance - Fresh Citrus Winner
Sheri Malone
Best Fragrance - Amber & Sexy Winner
Amy Mantooth
from
Best Fragrance - Fruit Winner
Michele Plante
from
Best Fragrance - Spa Winner
Karin Rasmussen
Joanne’s Simply Soap out of Pioneertown, CA!
from
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from
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from
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from
from
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Bath Fusion Company out of Castle Rock, CO!
Rochester, MI!
from
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* We will contact the winners personally to notify them of their prize and finalize prize details.
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Rosemary Mint FO
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WSP Fragrance of the Month
Crafter’s Choice Oatmeal, Milk & Honey
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And the WSP Y Award Winner for
Best Go-To Fragrance!
A good for you blend of oatmeal, milk, honey and almond.
Aromatic Notes: Blend of Oatmeal, Milk, Honey and Almond
Flashpoint: 200° Vanilla Content: 1.00%
Country Of Origin: United States
Phthalate Free: Yes
Customer Reviews
Tricia
Used in Soap Products
Katherine
Used in Soap Products
Best Seller!
Fantastic, best seller in my oatmeal & honey soap. Men
especially love this. By far the best OMH out of numerous
suppliers. Does discolor to tan.
Good Oatmeal Smell
Works well in CP. Smells great in the shower. A nice clean yet
sweet oatmeal smell.
Jackie
Used in Soap Products
Angela
Used in Soap Products
Scrumptious!
Delectable fragrance, the almond is a perfect touch, performs
beautifully in my hand milled soaps, I use .7 ounces per pound.
long lasting non fading scent.
Still my Fave!
This has been a long time fave of mine. always on the re-order
list. Everyone i give soap to with this fragrance asks for more.
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Used in Soap Products
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I have used many from different suppliers but WSP will be my
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Business Articles
What is Your Money Story?
Do you resent “rich
people”? You may be
surprised to know that
could be the reason
that
your
business
isn’t
flourishing
and
profitable.
So what does this negative perception cost those who possess
it? The cost is high; very high. As long as an individual
holds on to resentment and negativity about those who
are wealthy and successful they are not likely to achieve
success themselves. Instead they tend to get stuck in a life
of unhappiness, negative thinking, lack, disappointment and
even anger.
I recently had the honor
of
interviewing
one
of America’s leading
entrepreneurs
on
Million Dollar Mindset
Radio. Larry Broughton grew up in a rural mining town,
joined U.S. Army’s elite Special Forces (commonly known
as the Green Berets), and spent eight years jumping out
of airplanes, engaging in military conflicts and working
hard to maintain peak condition 365 days a year.
What is your money story? Do you see wealth in a negative
light? Do you see “rich” people as arrogant snobs? If so,
take notice of how you feel when you step into these belief
systems. Do you feel good, or do you feel bad? Does your
body tense; your shoulders sag? Do you clench your jaw or
feel emotions like anger or resentment?
Now I ask you: How can you attract something into your own
life that you view as so ugly in another’s life? Remember, your
subconscious is a clever little rascal. It knows that you don’t
approve of wealth; therefore it will do anything within its
Since then Larry has become a serial entrepreneur, advisor, power to push it away. This is better known as self-sabotage.
and author. He has been named Ernst & Young’s prestigious
So how do you rid of these negative impressions? There
Entrepreneur of the Year, and made Entrepreneur Magazine’s
are so many ways. The Emotional Freedom Techniques are
Hot 500 List of the country’s fastest growing companies. One
powerful in getting to the bottom of your beliefs to reduce
of Broughton’s companies, BROUGHTON Advisory, boasts
or eliminate them altogether. Affirmations, visualization and
clients from entrepreneurial start-ups to Turner Broadcasting
meditation are practices that can easily be embraced on
and The Pentagon.
a daily basis. Too many people claim that they don’t have
Whew! Sounds like a pretty tough guy, doesn’t he? And the time to do these things, but that’s not really true. Larry
in many ways he is. I would describe Larry as disciplined, Broughton spends only 14-minutes a day in his routine and
focused, creative, and spiritual. Yes, spiritual. It may surprise look how well it’s worked for him.
some people to know that this former Green Beret spends time
Here’s a little process that should get you on your way without
each day in solitude; meditating, reciting affirmations, and
taking a huge chunk of time out of your day:
visualizing the future that he most desires. He also dedicated
• As soon as you awake in the morning think about three
many hours to his humanitarian efforts and to mentoring
things that you are truly grateful for. Spend a minute or
promising entrepreneurs. When Larry Broughton leaves his
two in the energy of gratitude, feel the positive effects of
home each day he takes more out the door than his ego.
that energy.
This certainly defies the common misconception that highly • While you are in the shower or blow drying your hair
recite several empowering affirmations. I keep affirmation
successful and wealthy business people are self-absorbed and
cards in a lovely frame on my bathroom wall to make it
would go to any lengths to get what they want. This stereotype
easy.
does not include kindness, thoughtfulness, or generosity. Yet,
Larry Broughton is all of these things. In fact, of all of the top- • Before you begin your day spend about 3-5 minutes in a
quiet place. Imagine yourself paying your bills with ease,
flight entrepreneurs who I have interviewed I can only think of
joy and even gratitude. Feel freedom from your financial
a handful who actually fit into the former stereotype.
burdens and allow feelings of success to take over. Even
So why do so many people equate success and wealth with
if you don’t typically view yourself as successful, allow
greed and ego? It’s usually not from first-hand experience that
confidence to seep in. Bask in the pleasure of success and
we make those judgments, but from a negative portrait that
prosperity. These few minutes will change your energy and
has been crafted throughout our entire life. From the images
send positive signals to your subconscious mind. This will
seeded by our well-meaning parents or other influencers to
help to retrain your subconscious to allow opportunities
the stereotyping that we see in reality television, the idea of
for wealth into your life.
wealth has become warped and negative for many.
Repeat before bedtime. You will sleep like a baby and soon
you will see signs of change. Let me know how it goes!
Marla Tabaka is an entrepreneurial coach who inspires entrepreneurs around the world to attain what she calls, The Million-Dollar Mindset. As
a result, many of her clients have achieved – even surpassed – the million dollar mark in annual revenues and are living the life of their dreams.
In addition to running a thriving practice, Marla is a columnist for Inc. Magazine on-line, and hosts two international on-line radio shows, The
Million Dollar Mindset and Million Dollar Mindset Tapping. Marla wrote this feature article exclusively for Debbie May.com (http://www.debbiemay.com/), an organization dedicated to helping small businesses succeed. If you would like to consult with Marla to learn how she can help
you grow your business and better your life, contact her at [email protected].
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Business Articles
How a Handwritten Note Can Get Your Business Noticed
Social media has become a go-to marketing tactic for businesses to reach
a broad audience, and develop dialogue with them. In this years Super
Bowl, for example, #Hashtags were used by more than half of advertisers
to generate audience response to commercials on Twitter. In October
2012, comScore data revealed that Pinterest had cracked the list of the Top
50 websites in the U.S., attracting more than 25 million visitors a month.
However, that also means there is a staggering amount of marketing clutter.
To get your small business noticed, you need to be a different, and returning
to “old school” handwritten notes can be the secret to standing out. Author,
columnist and corporate trainer Cindy Zimmermann says the simple (and
dying) art form of the handwritten note has gotten her into the White House, and in touch with icons like
Michael Jordan. Zimmermann, the founder of Writing in Style, offers these tips to craft a handwritten note
that conveys professionalism, and gets your business noticed.
1. Begin a habitual routine. Writing simple thank you notes doesn’t have to be a time consuming business
task, but you must carve out a time each day to do it, to make it a habit you’ll stick to. Stock up on postage
so you have no excuses not to drop your letters in the mail right away, and find a comfortable, uncluttered
place to write. Zimmermann says the little things matter when it comes to handwritten communication: Invest
in a quality pen you love to write with, and find heavy stock stationary that you’re proud to send. Aim to
write just two or three notes, at the close of each business day.
2. Write from your heart. Who you write to doesn’t have to be supported by a business strategy; simply
consider those who made an impact on your day, whether it was a particularly helpful executive assistant
for one of your vendors, or a customer or local business person who graciously referred you to others.
Because handwritten notes are so unexpected, they’re generally not thrown in the garbage, and their
meaning resonates to the recipient—provided it’s from your heart. Instead of stating simply “what” inspired
the note, expand into the “why.” Sincerely expressing thanks to a person can be among the most impactful
long-term business moves you make.
3. Get to the point. Though handwritten notes add a personal touch, they’re still a form business communication
when sent on behalf of your brand. The image you portray in your note with spelling, clarity, and overall
appearance represents your brand just as much as your product, service, or logo. Before you start writing,
briefly outline what you want to say--and the most concise way to express your thought. Start with “Dear”
followed by the person’s first name (and always confirm that you have the correct spelling). Briefly remind
the person of your interaction, and then, get to the point. Zimmermann adds that people love to see their
name; insert it into the note’s contents where it makes sense. End the letter with “Sincerely,” or “Best
Wishes,” and sign your full name, with your business name written underneath.
4. Be unique. Clever additions to your note can create lasting memories about you and your business. If
you sell perfumed soaps for example, scented stationary can make an impact that supports your brand
personality. Zimmermann includes a sprig of fresh rosemary from her garden in her letters. Other simple
“add-ons” might include a unique stamp that seals the envelope, or even, interesting postage.
Stephanie Taylor Christensen is a former financial services marketer turned stay at home working mom, yoga instructor and freelance writer
covering personal finance, small business,consumer issues, work-life balance and health/wellness topics for ForbesWoman, Minyanville , SheKnows , Mint , Intuit Small Business, Investopedia and several other online properties. She is also the founder of Wellness On Less and Om for
Mom prenatal yoga. Stephanie wrote this feature article exclusively for Debbie May.com (www.DebbieMay.com), an organization dedicated
to helping small businesses succeed.
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Business Articles
Creating a Great Business Plan
Starting a business without a solid plan is very risky, and most banks won’t give
you a loan without first seeing your plan. Think of it as a detailed road map
for establishing and executing your business. While banks are interested in your
service or product and how you plan to sell it, it all comes down to your ability
to manage the money they loan you. They want concrete evidence that you’ve
thought everything through before committing their money. A good business plan
doesn’t have to be complicated, but it has to be thorough.
In today’s economy, a sound business plan is more critical than ever. You need
to understand the marketplace and be able to differentiate your business from the
competition. This article addresses the most common elements to incorporate into
your plan.
Summary
This section provides a top-level snapshot of the business and is designed to grab the reader’s attention. It includes
basic information such as the business formation date, description of products or services, key personnel, number of
employees, location, mission, and reasons it will be successful.
The financial information will depend on the stage of your business. An established business has historical financial
data to rely on, including actual growth over time, sales, profits, and market share. It’s very effective to portray such
data in graph format. A startup relies on projections of future performance, but those projections should be based
on realistic, defendable assumptions. Growth prospects are important for all businesses since investors focus heavily
on their potential return on investment.
Outline your goals and plans for where you want to take your company in the future. Make it concise, informative,
and attractive to the widest audience possible.
Description
Explain the nature of your business, describing all the critical elements that make your business unique and contribute
to your success. List and evaluate your primary and secondary target markets, and how your products or services
satisfy the needs presented by those markets.
Identify the specific types of businesses or consumers you intend to serve, and what gives you a competitive advantage.
Examples are premier location, efficiency and productivity, top-notch employees, superior products or services,
guarantees, and dedication to delivering the best value to your customers.
Management
If you’re a sole proprietor, this section is easy. Identify the form of ownership and your personal background and
education. If you have employees, describe the organizational structure and the role and qualifications of each
employee. Explain the salary and benefits packages, as well as promotional opportunities. If you use contract labor
or outside advisers, explain their roles and pay structures.
The ownership information should include the names of all owners, type and amount of equity stake, level of involvement
with the company, background and experience, track record, notable achievements, primary responsibilities,
compensation, years with the company, unique skills, and how they contribute to the overall success.
Products/Services
Describe what your company does in detail, with emphasis on how your products or services benefit your target
customer base. Discuss research activities, any new products that may be in development, and how you plan to stay
ahead of the competition. Explain product lifecycles and what it takes to get them from ideas to marketable products.
List any intellectual property, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, and patents (whether granted or in the approval
pipeline). Explain any legal agreements that you have such as sole-source provider, non-compete agreements, and
nondisclosure agreements.
(cont’d)
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Creating a Great Business Plan (cont’d)
Marketing
This section consists of market analyses and the strategies you’ll use to capitalize
on the markets you’ve identified as being the most lucrative. Include statistical data
that show market size, historical growth rates, current market trends, competitive
landscape, target customer demographics, purchasing trends, forecasted growth,
projected market share, and pricing structure.
Your competitive analysis is a realistic assessment of your strengths and weaknesses
versus the competition. It includes barriers to entry, windows of opportunity within
the market, technology hurdles, regulatory restrictions, available employee pool,
and the relative importance of your chosen markets to your competitors.
Based on your market analysis, identify the management and sales strategies to
maximize growth and profits. This includes approaches for reaching target customers through effective communications
and public relations, utilizing social media, advertising campaigns and promotions, creating an online presence, and
market penetration tactics. Include any plans for acquisitions to expand your market share. Your efforts should be
focused on driving sales and building customer loyalty.
Your sales strategy incorporates the marketing efforts already in place. Outline the methods you’ll use to distribute
and get your products to market such as retail stores, catalog, website, or personal sales force.
Financial
This may the most important section and where you’ll spend the most time in preparation. If you have an ongoing
business, you’ll provide up to five years of balance sheets, cash flow data, and income statements. If you’re seeking
a loan, you’ll include a list of assets and potential collateral. In addition, you’ll include financial projections for at
least the next five years, to include sales, profit margins, capital expenditures, operating income and expenses, and
cash flow. Include all key assumptions for the estimates provided.
State the specific amount and timeframe of the financing you need, and make sure it’s fully supported by the financial
projections you’ve compiled. If the funding is spread over time, provide a quarterly estimate summarized by year.
Explain exactly what the money will be used for and why it’s necessary. If there are potential impediments to your
repayment of a loan, disclose those upfront. The bank will perform an independent risk assessment anyway, so don’t
hide information that they’re likely to find out on their own.
Appendix
Use the appendix to include any other information you believe is important and relevant. Keep it separate so you can
provide it only to those who have a need to know. It could include a variety of documents such as reference letters,
key contracts, leases, credit history, photographs, resumes, licenses, magazine articles, and legal documents. Keep
a record of who receives your business plan and the appendix.
Bottom Line
A business plan is essential to your success. Most small business failures are caused by insufficient capital, and a
good plan is a key ingredient to securing adequate financing early on. More than that, it’s a roadmap you can use
to keep things on course when the going gets rough. It’s not cast in stone, and should be updated as the consumers,
products, and economic conditions change. Always look 3-5 years into the future and plan your resources and
expenses accordingly.
This article only scratches the surface of what’s required to put together a standout business plan. If you don’t have
the expertise to prepare it yourself, hire someone who does. There are experts available who do this for a living
and they know exactly what banks and investors want to see. A professional business plan will pay for itself many
times over in the long run.
Geoffrey Michael (www.geoffreymichael.pro) is a freelance writer specializing in business, marketing, personal finance, law, science, aviation,
sports, entertainment, travel, and political analysis. He graduated from the United States Air Force Academy and is also licensed to practice
law in California and New Hampshire. Geoffrey wrote this feature article exclusively for DebbieMay.com, an organization dedicated to
helping small businesses succeed.
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Naturally Minded Article
Formulating Made Easy: Body Splash
Body splash is a perfume product, similar to deodorant, intended to be used elsewhere on
the body besides the armpits. Body splashes are lighter in strength than cologne, usually
less expensive and may double as a deodorant.
Body splashes generally consist of six (6) main components:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Water
Alcohol
Humectant
Emulsifier/Solvent
Preservative
Fragrance
Determining the purpose of each ingredient helps the formulator achieve an end product
with the desired result. The purpose of a body splash is to inexpensively distribute a diluted fragrance. Water is used as a
“filler” in body splash. A “filler” is simply an ingredient that “fills” the gap left by the removal or reduction of more expensive
ingredients within a formula. The water component of a body splash formula can be plain distilled water, botanical extracts
or even hydrosols.
Alcohol is common in body splash products for multiple reasons. It may be used as a clarifying agent, preservative, filler and
evaporant in the finished product. The amount of alcohol used in a formulation can cause a product to become self-preserving
under certain conditions. The function of alcohol in body splash is to allow the final product to evaporate more quickly from
the skin. This prevents “stickiness” in the finished product and facilitates the release of the fragrance compounds for a “burst”
of scent which fades more quickly than a concentrated perfume. Cosmetic-grade alcohol may be difficult for the home-crafter
to obtain and may be omitted.
Alcohol creates a feeling of “coolness” or “dryness” on the skin through evaporation. This issue is counteracted by the use of
humectants. A humectant is a substance that helps a product retain water. Glycerin, propylene glycol and dipropylene glycol
are common humectants used in cosmetics.
Fragrances are often oil-soluble. This creates an issue in body splash as the fragrance will “sit” on top of water rather than
blend throughout the formula. This can create a safety issue if particles of undiluted fragrance are drawn through the sprayer
and applied directly to the consumers skin. An emulsifier or solvent is often required to homogenize the mixture. This ensures
that the fragrance is completely distributed throughout the product for a uniform scent in each application while ensuring that
safety is maintained. Some humectants have the ability to function as a solvent. Glycerin, propylene glycol and dipropylene
glycol are common humectants that are also solvents.
Perhaps the most important component of your body splash formulation is the preservative. Water-based skincare products
provide a breeding ground for bacteria and microbes. It is imperative that proper preservation, with a water-soluble
preservative, is utilized to ensure body splash safety and shelf-life.
Formula: Alcohol-Free Botanical Body Splash
Phase A:
50% Distilled Water
35% Crafter’s Choice™ Essential Hydrosol
5.5% Crafter’s Choice™ Botanical Extract - Water Soluble
3% Crafter’s Choice™ Glycerin - Natural
1. Combine all ingredients in Phase A.
2. Premix the Polysorbate with the Fragrance Oil, then add
Phase B to Phase A.
3. Add Phase C.
Phase B:
3% Crafter’s Choice™ Polysorbate 20
3% Crafter’s Choice™ Fragrance Oil
Phase C:
0.5% Germaben II (Preservative)
Notes: Final product may be cloudy and is best displayed in a colored package.
Allison B. Kontur is an inventive scientist and educator specializing in natural cosmetic formulation and short-run, private label skincare. Since
2005, she has worked as chief cosmetic formulator, business consultant and CEO of various skin care companies. Allison is the co-founder of
AliMar Labs, LLC, (www.alimarlabs.com ) a private label manufacturer specializing in ultra-low minimums, as well as co-founder of the Vegan
skincare line, Sydni Monique (www.sydnimonique.com).
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Industry Insider Article
Labeling: Color Additives
You’ve probably noticed that most cosmetics and soap bases are a pretty neutral white or cream color.
Generally there are two types of ingredients that can change the color of your product: an ingredient
that happens to change the color or a color additive. It’s very important to understand the difference
between these two things, for both product labeling and regulatory compliance.
A Little History
The first synthetic organic dye (mauve) was discovered in 1856. By 1900, artificially-colored foods
proliferated in the marketplace. In some cases, dyes were toxic or poisonous, or they were used to
hide inferior or defective foods (such as “strawberry jam” that contained red dye and flavoring – but
no strawberries). In 1906, Congress stepped in with the first version of the Food and Drugs Act which
limited certain uses of color additives and the USDA was given enforcement authority.
In 1927, the FDA was given the responsibility for enforcing the 1906 Food and Drugs Act and by 1931
there were 15 colors listed as approved for use in food. The Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938 increased the scope and authority
of the FDA. Amongst other things, it required certification of certain color additives and included regulation of cosmetics and medical devices.
A 1958 Halloween health scare where many children got sick eating an orange candy containing FD&C Orange #11 brought about the Color
Additive Amendments of 1960, which resulted in the FDA reviewing over 200 color additives then in use (of those, about half were subsequently
“listed” and allowed for use). Later legislation and regulation established chemical specifications for allowed color additives and their specific
uses.
An Ingredient That Happens To Change The Color
An ingredient that happens to change the color is one that is included in the product for a purpose other than coloring the product, but has a
“side-effect” of changing the product’s final color. Herbs or extracts often change the finished product color, as do some essential or fragrance
oils.
In the ingredient declaration for the product, an ingredient that happens to change the color is included with all other ingredients in descending
order of predominance.
Color Additives
Color additives, on the other hand, are ingredients that are specifically added to change the color of the product. The FDA maintains two
lists of approved color additives: those that must be certified by the FDA and those that are exempt from the certification process. In order
to sell a “Certified” color additive, the manufacturer of the color additive must have each batch certified by the FDA as meeting the required
specifications. Certified colors are recognizable by their names, which start with “FD&C” or “D&C” followed by the color name and number.
Colors that don’t have to be certified are generally plant or mineral based.
The FDA color additives lists include the name of the color additive, whether it can be used in the eye area, if it can be used “generally”,
whether it is for “external use only”, and if there are any specific limitations. For example, mica and titanium dioxide are approved for use in
the eye area, for general use (including lipstick) and for external use, while ultramarines can be used around the eyes or externally, but they
are not approved for general use (including lipstick). [Note: “external use” means it is “applied only to external parts of the body and not to
the lips or any body surface covered by mucous membranes”.]
In order to be used in a cosmetic, a color additive must:
•
Be approved by the FDA for use in cosmetics; AND
•
ONLY be used in products for which is has been approved; AND
•
Be listed in the ingredient declaration by the approved name.
The Product Ingredient Declaration
As noted above, ingredients which happen to change the color of a product and are included in the product for some purpose other than
coloring, should be listed in the general ingredient declaration. If they are included at less than 1%, they can be listed in any order after
ingredients at 1% or more.
Color additives have an alternative way of being included in the ingredient declaration. While they may be listed in the same manner as
other ingredients (in descending order of predominance or, if less than 1%, listed in any order following the ingredients at 1% or more), color
additives MAY be listed at the end of the ingredient declaration after all other ingredients, regardless of the amount used.
Marie Gale (www.mariegale.com) is the author of Soap and Cosmetic Labeling; How to Follow the Rules and Regs Explained in Plain English
and Good Manufacturing Practices for Soap and Cosmetic HandCrafter’s. She has been actively involved in the handcrafted soap and
cosmetic industry for over 10 years and is Past President (2004-2009) of the Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild (www.soapguild.org).
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Industry Trends: Rainbow Colors
Crafting Trend for 2013 - Rainbow Colors!
One of the biggest trends for 2013 is the use of rainbow colors. Not just the colors by themselves but the whole
rainbow, together, as a palette for products. Take a look at the examples below and be inspired to created
your own rainbow-type products! (and kind of perfect for St. Patrick’s Day!)
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Use these great color products below from Wholesale Supplies Plus
to create your own rainbow hued products!!
Crafter’s Choice™
Matte Americana
Red Soap
Color Bar
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Crafter’s Choice
Stained Glass
Citrus Orange
Liquid Color
Crafter’s Choice
Yellow Oil
Locking Mica
Shimmer
Crafter’s Choice™
Matte Cobalt Blue
Liquid Pigment
Crafter’s Choice™
Parsley Powder
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Matte Violet
Pigment Powder
Crafter’s Choice™
Matte Cobalt Blue
Soap Color Bar
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Retail Trends: Spring 2013
More Spring Trends for 2013!
While some of these trends have been predicted since October 2012, it doesn’t mean you can’t ensure you’re on
top of it by incorporating these into your products now! Check out the trends you need to know to prepare the
products that are must-haves for this season!
Tropical Scents
Aruba Coconut Body Scrub
www.bathandbodyworks.com
Coconutty Deodorizer
www.lush.com
Escada Island Kiss
Perfume
www.sephora.com
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Botanical Inspiration
White Bird Filled Candle
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Lollia Mini Hand Creams
www.anthropologie.com
Botanical Sleeve for
Anti-Bacterial Soap
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New Neutrals
Sweet Pea Soap Dish
www.anthropologie.com
Sandlewood Vanilla CP Soap
www.etsy.com/shop/HiddenAcresSoapCo
First Rain Candles
www.pier1.com
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WSP News: Social Media Contests!
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WSP Facebook Fans of the week receive a $25 WSP Gift Certificate!
‘Like’ us on Facebook and participate in our discussions.
The more we interact with you, the better your chances of winning.
‘Like’ us today to get started - We have a new winner each Friday!
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There are nine pins hidden within WSP’s Pinterest boards.
Find them, add the kits to your cart, use the code posted on the pins
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One month each season we’ll have an opportunity for you
to create a new, themed board full of inspiration from WSP,
your own products/projects, and whatever else might inspire
you on Pinterest! Inspire us with your board and
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*Contest will return May 2013 with a Mother’s Day theme!
Show & Tell Contest
Show off your creations and enter to win a $25 WSP Gift Certificate!
Email us product pictures of items you have created for Spring, Mother’s Day, Graduation,
or simply some of your best products! In your email, tell us which WSP ingredients you
used to make your product and you will be entered to win a $25 WSP gift certificate!
We’ll pick three winners each month and showcase them here in Handmade!
Email Us At: [email protected]
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WSP News: Contest Winners
Facebook Fans of the Week!
Dana Callahan
Salem, MA
2/1/2013
Heather Walls
Colorado Springs, CO
2/8/2013
Amber Benike
Elgin, MN
2/15/2013
Stephy Weaver
Denver, CO
2/22/2013
Handmade Board of the Month - Returning May 2013
We’ll be bringing back
the Handmade Board of the Month
for May 2013 with a Mother’s Day theme!
Join Pinterest Now and Start Pinning Today!
Show & Tell Contest Winners
Ginger Vee Carter
Champ de Fleurs
Dried Rosebuds Goat’s Milk Soap
Wholesale Supplies Plus Products Used:
• Detergent-free goat’s milk soap
• Dried rose buds
• Detergent-free clear base
• Matte red liquid color
• Rose garden fragrance
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Michelle
Tea Time Creations
Kim Tipton
Margarita Lime Shamrock Soap
“...cold process soaps that I made using Margarita Lime fragrance oil. It smells amazing! I
love all of your fragrance oils. They are great
quality.” - Kim Tipton
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Sheep Cupcake
“WSP products used: coconut oil, palm kernel
flakes, castor and sweet almond oils, Crafter’s
Choice orange stained glass liquid color,
activated charcoal & apple pie fragrance oil.”
- Michelle Daniel
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WSP Facebook Show & Tell: Eye Candy
You’ve shown and we’re telling. If you’ve shown us your creations via Facebook, we’re displaying them here, each month.
Check out the creations we’ve gotten since the 1st of the year here.
Want to see your creations here next month? Simply post a picture to our Show & Tell page!
Desert Moon Bath & Body
Alicia Morales
Bergamot Grapefruit Soap
Brown Sugar Fig Soap
Simply Radiant SC
Strawberries & Champagne
Body Natural by Nancy
Gift Set in Pink Sugar
Desert Moon Bath & Body
Alicia Morales
Citrus Blend Collection
Verbena Soap
Desert Moon Bath & Body
Alicia Morales
Simply Radiant SC
Lotion Bar Cafe
Head 2 Toe
Strawberries & Champagne
Sage & Citrus Soap
Strawberries & Champagne
Simply Radiant Skin Care
Baltic Bliss Soap
50 Shades Bath Fizzy
Spring Flowers Soap
Desert Moon Bath & Body
Freshly Cut Sweet Pea Soap
Faith’s Fruit
Honu Naturals
Eucalyptus Lemon Chamomile
Kimika Soaps
Sugared Spruce Soap
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Mother Earth Blend Soap
Honu Naturals
Balance of Nature
Fifty Shades Soap
Ultimate Quench Night Cream
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Head 2 Toe
Love Spell Soap
Latherdash Soap Company
Wakame Shea Butter Facial Bar
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Around the Water Cooler
New WSP Category Page!
New WSP Product Page!
The
snow
is
melting,
the
temperatures are rising and we’re
continuing updates to our site!
We launched our new category
and product pages. Along with
a face lift, we created an easier,
faster way to get to the product
information that you want. If you’re
on the category page, simply click
on any of the pink links below the
product description to go directly
to any of that information on the
product pages. On the product
page, click on any of the tabs to
get more information instantly.
We’ve added in reviews and Q & A to tabs. Soon you’ll be able to ask a question about that product
directly on the product page and get an answer. Plus, you can use this tab as a reference to frequently asked
questions about this product once the bank of questions are populated. The review process is almost done
and soon you’ll be able to leave a review on all products within these tabs. Until we’ve finalized the review
portion, you’ll be able to read all of the existing reviews within this tab. We hope you enjoy the changes
we’ve made. We’ve also added in ‘Pin it’ and ‘Like it’ buttons on the product pages for easy social sharing!
Please send us any feedback you may have to [email protected]. We’d love to hear
your thoughts!
Employee Trivia
This month’s questions continue the Spring theme, so enjoy
another installation of WSP Employee Trivia!
What is your favorite rainy day activity?
Watching Movies - Steve S., Alina R., Hanna K., Kathie C.
Napping - Leah P., Karen S., Leslie G., Kacey S.
Reading a good book - Renee T., Alina R., Leslie G., Sue B.
Trying out a new recipe - Marissa T.
Shopping - Cayla T.
Puttering around the house - Anne B.
What is the first sign to you that Spring is here?
Indians opening day - Steve S.
Birds/Animals reappear - Leah P., Alina R., Marissa T., Kacey S.
Warmer temps - Renee T., Leslie G.
No Snow - Karen S.
Flowers in bloom - Hanna K., Cayla T., Sue B., Anne B., Kathie C.
What would you prefer:
A sunny, but freezing cold Winter day or a warm, rainy Spring day?
Sunny, freezing cold Winter day - Karen S., Cayla T., Anne B.
Warm, rainy Spring day - Steve S., Leah P., Alina R., Marissa T., Renee T., Hanna K., Leslie G., Sue B., Kathie C., Kacey S.
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Handmade eMagazine: Past Issues Here!
INSPIRATION FOR HANDMADE SOAP & COSMETICS MAKERS
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Handmade eMagazine
September 2012
INSPIRATION FOR HANDMADE SOAP & COSMETICS MAKERS
Debute Issue:
AN APPLE FOR TEACHER
TEA TIME >>
• FALL >>
INSPIRATION FOR HANDMADE SOAP & COSMETICS MAKERS
VOLUME 1, SEPTEMBER 2012
BACK TO SCHOOL
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Handmade eMagazine
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IN THIS ISSUE...
LEARN TO MAKE
• MP
Soap: Apple With Leaf >>
Recipe & Kit
SPOOKY, SCARY, FUN!
ORANGE >>
PUMPKIN-PALOOZA >>
LEARN TO MAKE
• Witches
Brew Jar Candle >>
Recipe & Kit
• Lip
• MP
• Pumkin
Soap: Leaf & Pumpkin >>
Recipe & Kit
Handmade eMagazine
December 2012
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IN THIS ISSUE...
• Bath
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